velikiy

Velikiy is a transliteration of the Russian adjective великый, meaning "great," "grand," or "large." It is used to express magnitude, importance, or high status and frequently appears in historical, literary, and toponymic contexts.

In Russian grammar, velikiy is masculine nominative singular; its feminine form is velikaya and neuter velikoe, with plural velikie. When used in names and titles, the masculine form typically accompanies masculine nouns, and transliterations into English vary between Velikiy and Veliky.

It is common in historical titles such as Velikiy Knyaz (Grand Prince) and in place names that denote importance or historical prominence, for example Velikiy Novgorod (Great Novgorod) and Veliky Ustyug (Great Ustyug). In modern usage, velikiy remains an ordinary adjective and is not a standalone name, though it often appears in encyclopedic or descriptive text to convey grandeur.

Notes: The term reflects a broader Slavic tradition of epithets that designate rulers, cities, and events as outstanding; in English-language writing "Great" is used to translate it, while transliteration variants may include Veliky or Velikiy.